Arto Linnervuo
Partner, Helsinki
Digitalization & TMT, Emerging Companies, Outsourcing
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Arto Linnervuo is a Helsinki-based Partner and Head of the firm’s Digitalization & TMT and Outsourcing practices. He has extensive experience in advising clients on various technology-related matters in both private and public sectors. Arto has been involved in the most significant projects in the Finnish market in the past few years representing large international corporations in cross-border digital transformation and business process development projects as well as IT outsourcing, business process outsourcing (BPO) and industrial outsourcing arrangements. Arto also provides legal advice on cloud computing, software licensing and audits, data protection & privacy, Internet of Things (IoT), E-Commerce & Internet as well as telecommunications regulation. In addition to non-contentious matters, he frequently handles IT disputes in courts of arbitration and public courts.
Arto acts as an advisor to many promising tech start-ups and growth companies. He has a good understanding of their businesses and challenges having been chairman and member of the Board in a number of software and biotechnology companies.
Arto is the former president of the International Federation of Computer Law Associations (IFCLA) and former chairman of the Finnish IT Law Association.
Recognitions
Arto is ranked in Band 1 in Chambers Europe within TMT. He is also recognized as one of the leading experts in Finland in his field by international publications such as The Legal 500, Best Lawyers, Lexology Index and IAM Patent 1000. In addition, Lexology Index ranks Arto as a Global Elite Thought Leader (2023) in the field of Data: Information Technology. Further, in 2020 he was listed among the BTI Client Service All-Stars 2020 by BTI Consulting Group.
This is what clients say about Arto:
“Arto Linnervuo’s strong background in IT/technology agreements and dispute resolution has provided invaluable support and expertise over the years.”
– The Legal 500 2026, TMT
“Arto Linnervuo has been particularly valuable. He has a very strong and deep experience in IT/Technology agreements and dispute resolution, which is a rare and critical asset.”
– The Legal 500 2026, TMT
“Arto Linnervuo is one of the best in his field of expertise.”
– Chambers Europe 2026, TMT
“Arto is a visionary in his area and he has good instincts.”
– Chambers Europe 2026, TMT
“He is always available when I need him.”
– Chambers Europe 2026, TMT
“Arto Linnervuo looks out for our interests.”
– Chambers Europe 2026, TMT
“Arto Linnervuo has shown excellent subject matter expertise and leadership.”
– Chambers Europe 2025, TMT
“It is such an honour to work with a professional such as Arto.”
– Chambers Europe 2025, TMT
“Arto Linnervuo is a highly intelligent, solution-driven individual that you can always trust will take care of things.”
– Chambers Europe 2025, TMT
“Arto is outstanding: he is not only excellent in negotiating, but also extremely good at solving and structuring complex and multidimensional issues in a truly valuable manner.”
– Chambers Europe 2024, TMT
“Arto is a great commercial and ICT lawyer. We are lucky to work with him.”
– Chambers Europe 2024, TMT
“Arto’s experience/knowledge and delivery capability are on top level.”
– Chambers Europe 2024, TMT
“Arto Linnervuo has an outstanding understanding of market practices and is able to give business-oriented pragmatic advice in very understandable manner.”
– The Legal 500 2024, TMT
“Arto Linnervuo and the team have the ability to integrate their work into technical and business topics. Contracts prepared by the team are also working as operational manuals in many cases.”
– The Legal 500 2024, TMT
“Arto Linnervuo and his team is exceptionally well positioned to support large scale multi-jurisdiction deals. Arto is most valuable in complex contract negotiations.”
– The Legal 500 2024, TMT
Work highlights
Arto Linnervuo’s experience includes advising:
- Lifeline Ventures’ investment in Sensofusion, a Finnish anti-drone technology company, as part of the company’s EUR 45 million Series B financing round
Career
Roschier, Partner (2017-)
Castrén & Snellman, Partner (2009-2017); Senior Associate (2008-2009)
Bird & Bird /London, Visiting Lawyer (2007-2008)
Castrén & Snellman, Associate; Senior Associate (2002-2007)
Law clerk, trained at the Bench (2001-2002)
Opplex Ltd Attorneys at Law, Associate (2000-2001)
Memberships
Member of the Finnish Bar Association
Member of the International Technology Law Association (ITechLaw)
Honorary member of the Finnish IT Law Association
Professional appointments
President of the International Federation of Computer Law Associations (IFCLA) (2008-2010)
Chairman of Finnish IT Law Association (2005-2008)
Education
University of Helsinki, LL.M (2001)
Languages
English, Finnish
Chambers EuropeArto is outstanding: he is not only excellent in negotiating, but also extremely good at solving and structuring complex and multidimensional issues in a truly valuable manner.